132 Days to Go: Robin’s NDAD Creation

Jun 10, 2012 | 19 Comments

I fell in love with Robin’s project as soon as I received it a while back.  She’s literally my little crafty twin and if she taught a jewelry making class, I’d totally sign up.  (PS, it’s the perfect summer project to make with all the parties/bbq’s that are around the corner – you’ll be swimming in materials to use for the piece from the Mexican Cokes to the Newcastles!)

I can’t tell you how pleased I am to have found your blog!!  As a bit of a thrifty biatch myself, I often find interesting prints on muumuus but never tackle them because they are SO gargantuan!!  You’ve inspired me into realizing that more muumuu means more fabric to use and love.  And really, how often can you get a couple yards of 80′s floral for a buck!?  Brava!!

I am a beer nut and have amassed a rather awe inspiring (or perhaps, embarrassing) collection of caps.  I recycle these caps into necklaces and bracelets…and goodness, I don’t mean the typical “put-a-picture-of-Edward-Cullen-in-the-bottom-and-fill-it-with-epoxy” type of bottle cap necklace…

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Currently Ensemble Obsessed!

I think mine are way more interesting.

What a cool and chic statement necklace!  From afar it looks like buttons or colorful beads, but up close…BAM!

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Beer Necklace ECU!!

Really, congratulations on your amazing site; I know it’s been a wonderful inspiration to lots of frugal guys and gals!!” 

Robin, thank you for sharing your cool craftyness!  I love this project and will totally have to have you make me one!

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  • http://withalaughandasong.blogspot.com/ Jennifer

    That necklace is so cool! I always save stuff like that for unknown reasons and then never know what to do with it! Such a good way to recycle cool products!!

  • Lauraly

    I like the owl cap, what brand is that?

    • Carly G

       Hitachino Nest Beer

  • http://www.stortyellermary.com/ Mary

    I’m wondering how you keep the rough edges of the caps from snagging the clothing . . .

  • Btejkl

    I am wondering how Robin attached the beer caps together. I like the red top. Wondering if Robin thrifted that as well.

  • Natchez

    Really striking and clever!  I would love to see photos of the underside of it with an explanation of how you put it together.

  • sash

    great necklace

  • David Preston

    Funky and fun. I love it!

  • Christie

    clever girl! I want one of those necklaces! :D

  • Kissem37

    Tried to post earlier, but was denied. Just want to make sure I say how awesome this necklace is!

  • Honeybiezs

    My favourite was the Owl cap..awesome!

    • newdressaday

       Me too!! Hitachino :)

    • newdressaday

       Me too!! Hitachino :)

  • Terri

    Very cool!  But a tutorial would have been nice.

  • Judy B.

    I am IN LOVE with that orange cropped jacket. I applaud Robin’s wisdom and courage in wearing it with those colors–beautiful!

  • KimboTron5000

    I love this!  I, too, am a beer bottlecap collector.  A few years ago, I made bottlecap coffee tables by gluing the caps to the table and grouting the caps.  I also used them to make fridge magnets.  I never really thought about a necklace and I am SO going to try this!  I am curious as to how you linked the caps together?  Thanks for sharing, Robin!  I love your style :)

  • Cathryn

    I went through the picture-at-the-bottom-and-fill-with-epoxy phase with my daughter a couple of years ago. We must have had a hundred of them. We used Snapple lids because my son is totally addicted to the stuff. I agree, your creation is much cooler!

  • Trisha

    Perfect!  Imagine what that girl could do with beer taps!!

  • olka umanskaya

    amazing!